HIV Prevention Outreach Navigator

The Poverello Center, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in New York seeks a Community Health Worker to deliver HIV prevention services. Responsibilities include outreach, education, testing, and client navigation. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in community health, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. This role is crucial in promoting health equity and supporting key demographics affected by HIV. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred experience or education in public health.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in community outreach, peer support, or HIV prevention.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker or willing to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with rapid testing, screening tools, and navigation services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach to engage individuals in HIV prevention education.
• Perform rapid testing for HIV, HCV, HBV, and STIs.
• Navigate clients to biomedical prevention and primary care.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole/French)

Written Communication

Planning/Organizing

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Excel

Athena Health

Job description

A community health organization in New York seeks a Community Health Worker to deliver HIV prevention services. Responsibilities include outreach, education, testing, and client navigation. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in community health, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. This role is crucial in promoting health equity and supporting key demographics affected by HIV. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred experience or education in public health.